Travel To Costa Rica And Become An English Teacher
We have teaching jobs right now in Costa Rica looking for amazing teachers like you.
Overview
The teaching English in Costa Rica program is ideal for anyone wanting to have an amazing cultural experience, earn a sustainable income, practice their Spanish, and contribute to people improving their knowledge and life opportunities.
Fees
- $2,499 for six months to one year for the TESOL course + guaranteed placement.
- $1,749 for teachers who already have TESOL. This is guaranteed placement.
- Pay a $350 deposit to begin the process. Make a $500 placement fee payment when you're officially accepted. You will pay the balance 60 days before departure.
Included
- Comprehensive, internationally accredited 30-day TESOL if you're taking the TESOL course.
- A one-week cultural orientation if you're not taking TESOL.
- Accommodation for TESOL and the cultural orientation.
- Guaranteed job placement.
- Airport Pickup (provided you land within three days of the start date).
- Comprehensive job placement service.
- Ongoing support once you are placed.
- Visa support and "visa run" assistance.
- Documentation guidance.
- 24/7 support.
- Lifetime placement in Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Costa Rica, South Korea, Japan, and Cambodia. This depends on your degree. Come back a 2nd (or even 3rd and 4th year for free).
Not Included
- Flights.
- Visa.
- Meals.
- Any sort of financial assistance.
- Entertainment.
- Day-to-day transport (including to job interviews and to TESOL course location).
- Medical Insurance (we require that all participants arrive on the program able to demonstrate current medical insurance coverage).
What You Will Earn
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The salary range will be between $750 US per month up to $1,800 a month. This is all dependent on how much education and experience you have. And how many hours each week you teach.
- If you have your degree in Education, we can sometimes place you in an International School where you can teach for more money.
Requirements And Qualifications
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Requirements
- Any degree holder and North American non-degree holder.
- 22-45 Years old (unless education background).
- Minor criminal record okay.
- Willing to cover tattoos.
- Citizen of the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- Non-Degree Okay: USA, Canada only. All others University Degree required.
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Where Will I Teach?
Local Academies
These are defined as language schools, mostly for adults. The location is going to be mostly in San Jose. Plan to teach around 20-30 hours each week.
Online Schools
The great thing about these assignments is that you can live anywhere in Costa Rica you want. You can move around and experience all of Costa Rica. You might even be teaching students from other countries. Set your own schedule.
International or Bilingual Schools
If you are a degreed teacher with experience, you may be able to snag a position here. You'll earn over $1000 per month. You'll need to be ready for the November 25 arrival because these schools hire for you to begin teaching in January. You can also find openings in July if it is a school that follows the US academic term.
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Can I Do This With A Friend?
We have been able to facilitate couples living together in the same location. We will work with candidates to find a placement option that will work for them to stay together. If two in-person placements close to each other aren’t available then we would endeavor to place either both or one person in an online role where they can work remotely and choose where to live so they can stay together even if their friend/partner has a fixed location at a local academy.
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2024 and 2025 Intake Dates
2024 Dates
These are the intake dates whether you take the TESOL course or not.
July 14
August 19
November 252025 Dates
January 27
March 17
July 7
August 25
November 24 -
Salary
For non-degree holders, expect to earn anywhere from $750 to $1100 a month. Many teachers who don't have a degree save between $100 and $300 a month.
Degree holders can expect to earn from $1000 to $1800 a month, saving around $200 to $400 a month.
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How Much Money Do I Need To Bring With Me?
Applicants need to have sufficient funds to pay for the program fees and other associated costs of the program as well as to cover the cost of personal living expenses, including entertainment. The teacher's hours will build up over time so that extra savings may be needed in the first month after the course.
You should have around $2,500 with you when you arrive to get you to your first paycheck. Typically you'll teach a month before you get paid.
Sound like you? Apply Today.
